Blitz Team Tackles Hardwood

Today Midway made it official that the development team behind the football blockbuster NFL Blitz will create the home console conversions of NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC.

The officially licensed NBA and NBC product brings arcade style 2-on-2 action to the Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast, PlayStation game console, Game Boy Color and PC this fall. The launch will be backed by an extensive television advertising campaign.

"NBA Showtime reinforces our stronghold in the over-the-top sports marketplace," said Paula Cook, director of marketing for Midway Home Entertainment. "After NFL Blitz's success sports fans will be excited that the creators are using its proven formula to expand the sports category for more NBA action."

With vibrant, motion-captured, crossover dribble moves, no-look passes, rim-rocking dunks, hidden characters and the look and feel of an NBC broadcast, NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC promises to be one of the year's hottest basketball titles. The arcade hoops title will feature all 29 NBA teams and more than 120 of the most realistic NBA stars to ever "lace em up" on home console systems. A player-creation mode will also be included.

Up to four players can choose to tip off NBA Showtime's 2-on-2 action in their favorite NBA arenas or take the action to one of the game's fantasy courts. Sweet spots on the court, "on-fire mode," and limited rules will provide non-stop action and keep the scoring high.